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The Mod Squad S3E22 — The Comeback
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The Mod Squad•Season 3•Episode 22

The Comeback

7.4/10 · 47 votesMar 9, 197160 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

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A middle-aged legendary prizefighter tries for a comeback match, mainly to please his troubled son, whom he thinks wants him to prove he's not a has-been. But the son may have other reasons: he is in debt to gamblers who want him to give them

Directed byWilliam Crain
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Peggy Lipton

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Julie Barnes

Clarence Williams III

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Linc Hayes

Tige Andrews

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Capt. Adam Greer

Michael Cole

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Pete Cochran

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William Crain

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Episode Summary

"The Comeback" is episode 22 of The Mod Squad season 3. It scored 7.4/10 from 47 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by William Crain, it aired on March 9, 1971.

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